“Glass Animals”
This show is a collection of animals participating in the drama of drinking. Using Tom Standage’s book “the History of the World in Six Glasses” as inspiration, I have created various scenarios in which the animals alter and advance through the benefits of these beverage cultures. I play with different dynamics of animals in their cultural hierarchy, suggesting those who imbibe the beverages are the most sophisticated. Just as the book argues that these beverages are key to shaping our culture, establishing dominance, and developing advancements to improve our enjoyment of life.
An answer to the Aesop Fable “The Fox and the Grapes”
A Hungry Fox one day saw some tempting Grapes hanging at a good height from the ground. He mad many attempts to reach them, but all in vain. Tired out by his failures, he walked off grumbling to himself. "Nasty sour things, I know you are, and not at all fit for gentleman's eating." |